26/08/1982
Top of the Pops ArchiveA look at the best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Shakin' Stevens, Boystown Gang, Rocker's Revenge, and Toto Coelo. Introduced by Dave Lee Travis.
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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John Wayne Is Big Leggy by Haysi Fantayzee
Haysi Fantayzee Mimed |
11 |
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Give Me Your Heart Tonight by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens Mimed |
28 |
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Saddle Up by David Christie
David Christie Mimed |
42 |
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Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boystown Gang
Boystown Gang Mimed |
4 |
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Spread A Little Happiness by Sting
Sting Music Video |
30 |
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Walking On Sunshine by Rocker's Revenge
Rocker's Revenge Zoo Routine |
19 |
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White Boys And Heroes by Gary Numan
Gary Numan Music Video |
20 |
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I Eat Cannibals by Toto Coelo
Toto Coelo Mimed |
9 |
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Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express
Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express Music Video |
1 |
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Big Fun by Kool & The Gang
Kool & The Gang Audience Dancing |
14 |
Trivia
This episode has not been repeated on BBC Four since late 2012, as it is presented by Dave Lee Travis.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Dave Lee Travis |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hurll |
| Director | Gordon Elsbury |
| Sound | Scott Talbott |
| Lighting | Eric Wallis |
| Design | Jo Day |
| Choreographer | Flick Colby |
Music Genre Breakdown
| New Wave | 0% |
| Rock | 0% |
| Disco | 0% |
| Classical | 0% |
| Pop | 0% |
| Black Metal | 0% |
| Funk | 0% |
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